Open tender · India · Desk Only for Classroom/Training Area

Desk Only for Classroom/Training Area

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Desk Only for Classroom/Training Area”. Bids close on 9 October 2026, 09:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹28,500. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹4 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and ISO 9001. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.

The work

Supply of 1 Desk Only for Classroom/Training Area

  • As per GeM Category Specification
  • Generic Suitable for Age Group 3 TO 4, 4 TO 6, 6 TO 9, 9 TO 12, 12+
  • Number of Seating Capacity: 1 Seater, 2 Seater, 3 Seater, 4 Seater
  • Desk Frame Material: Particle Board, MDF Board, Marine Ply, BWP Ply, MR Ply, Mild Steel
  • Material of Top of desk: Particle Board, MDF Board, Marine Ply, BWP Ply, Mild Steel, Compact Laminate (HPL)
  • Desk with shelf (under storage): Yes, No
  • Modesty Panel in Desk: Availability of modesty panel: Yes, No
  • Modesty Panel Type: Half, Full, Quarter, NA(Without Modesty Panel)

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
₹28,500 · bank guarantee or surety bond
Performance security
5% of contract value
Bid validity
180 days
Contract period
15
Evaluation
Past Performance weightage: 50%
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Published
28 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8069709

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • The bidder seeking exemption from Experience/Turnover Criteria, must upload the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption
  • The bidder seeking Relaxation from Experience Criteria, shall upload the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for Relaxation
  • The bidder seeking Relaxation from Turnover, shall upload the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for Relaxation

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • Supply of same or similar Category Products for 50% of bid quantity in at least one of the last three Financial years
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹4 lakh over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

ISO 9001The bidder or the OEM of the offered products must have ISO 9001 certification
Dedicated/toll Free Telephone No. for Service SupportBIDDER/OEM must have Dedicated/toll Free Telephone No. for Service Support
GST registrationRequired for bidder registration on GeM

Policy conditions

  • Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
  • Make in India: class_1
  • Minimum local content: 50%
  • EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups

Documents to submit

  1. Experience CriteriaCopies of relevant contracts and delivery acceptance certificates
  2. Past PerformanceCopies of relevant contracts proving supply of cumulative order quantity
  3. Bidder TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
  4. Certificate (Requested in ATC)As specified in ATC document
  5. OEM Authorization CertificateFor OEM of offered products
  6. OEM Annual TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate